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Test 4 Czech, Hungary, Russia Flashcards

1
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Capital of Turkey

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Ankara (ANK/Airport code: ESB)

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National carrier of Turkey

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Turkish Airlines (TK)

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Low cost carrier of Turkey

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Pegasus (PC)

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4
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What are the 2 airports in Istanbul?

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  • Atatürk (IST) (Europe side)
  • Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) (Asia side)
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5
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How much is the E-visa to Turkey?

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USD60 for 90 days

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6
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What is the currency of Turkey?

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Turkish Lira

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7
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The ocean north of Turkey is _______;

the ocean west of Turkey is ________;

the ocean south of Turkey is ________;

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Black Sea; Aegean Sea; Mediterranean Sea

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8
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Istanbul is on Europe/Asia side;

Ankara is on Europe/Asia side

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Europe; Asia

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9
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What separates the Europe side of Turkey from its Asian side?

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Straits of Bosporus

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10
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Bordering country of Turkey to the left (Europe) are _______; Bordering countries to the right (Asian side) are __________

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Greece and Bulgaria; Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Iraq, Syria

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11
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Religion of Turkey

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Islam

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12
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What are the 3 significant periods of Turkey?

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  1. Byzantine Empire (330AD-1453)
  2. Ottoman Empire (1453-1819/20)
  3. Republic of Turkey (1923)
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13
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Emperor Constantine claimed Constantinople as __________

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“New Rome” (Christianity)

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14
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Byzantine Empire is the continuation of ________

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Roman Empire

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15
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In 1453, Byzantine Empire fell to the Ottoman Empire which was ruled by ___________

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Sultan Mehmet II

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16
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Who founded the Republic of Turkey?

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Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (also first President from 1923 to 1938)

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17
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A popular cruise through Istabul is from _________ to ____________

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Black Sea to Sea of Marmara (N to S)

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18
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_______ offers bus services from Athens to Istanbul

A

Crazy Holidays

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19
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What is the national sport of Turkey?

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Oil Wrestling

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20
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What is the name of the instrument that Turkish use to smoke tobacco?

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Hookah

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21
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What is the most common spice of Turkish dishes?

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Cumin

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22
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What are some of the popular souvenirs in Turkey?

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Lanterns and spices; woven textiles; ceramics and dishware

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23
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Blue Mosque, Istanbul

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24
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Hagia Sopia, a Greek Orthodox Basilica in Istanbul, now a museum

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25
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Topkapi Palace, Istanbul (now a museum, it was the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans in the 15th century)

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26
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Gallipoli (European side)

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27
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Anzac Day: commemorates the loss of soldiers in 1915 (Australians landing in Gallipoli)

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28
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Troy

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29
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Ephesus (Roman city mentioned in the Bible)

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30
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Kusadasi, a resort town in west coast of Turkey

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31
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Cappadocia, (south Turkey): natural and manmade tunnel, caves and underground homes

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32
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Pammukale, hot springs located on white calcium terraces (south Turkey)

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33
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What are the bordering countries of Czech? (left to right)

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Austria, Germany, Poland and Slovakia

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34
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Capital of Czech

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Prague (PRG)

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35
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National carrier of Czech

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Czech Airlines (OK)

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36
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Currency of Czech

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Czech Koruna

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37
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Prague Castle and Charles Bridge

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38
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What are the 2 medieval towns in Czech?

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Cesky Krumlov, Tabor

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39
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“Tabor” means _____ in Czech

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Camp or encampment

40
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What are some popular souvenirs from Czech?

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Puppets (Marionette), Bohemian crystal

41
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What is an unique entertainment in Prague?

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Black Light Theatre

42
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What is the name of the longest river in Czech, which connects the old Town and New Town?

A

Vltava River

43
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A

Astronomical Clock, Prague

44
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Which 2 beers are produced in Czech?

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Pilsner Urquell and Budweiser Budvar

45
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Czech has many ____ towns

A

spa

46
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Bordering countries of Hungary (bottom left to right)

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Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia

47
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Capital of Hungary

A

Budapest (BUD)

48
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National Carrier of Hungary

A

Malev Airlines (MA)

49
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Currency of Hungary

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Hungarian Forint

50
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Which countries does a Danube river cruise go through?

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Germany, Austria, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria

51
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Széchenyi Chain Bridge and Budapest Parliament in Budapest, on River Danube

52
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Buda Castle Palace, Budapest (now museums)

53
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Fisherman’s Bastion, Budapest (good lookout over Danube)

54
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What architecture style is the Buda Castle Palace?

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Baroque

55
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How do you call using a Hungarian bath?

A

Taking the waters

56
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Szechenyi Baths in Budapest

57
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What is the famous lake for sailing in Hungary?

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Lake Balaton

58
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What is the most important spice in Hungarian dishes?

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Paprika

59
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Hungarian Goulash: a stew with meat and vegetables with Paprika

60
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What does “egészségedre” in Hungarian mean?

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Cheers

61
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What are some popular souvenirs in Hungary?

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Hungarian folk dolls, embroidery. painted eggs, procelain, secret boxes, Rubik’s cube

62
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What are some of the popular Hungarian alcohols?

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Palinka, Tokaji, Unicum

63
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Bordering countries of Russia

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Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, Estonia, Finland

64
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What cut Russia into Europe and Asia side?

A

Ural Mountains

65
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What are the bordering waters of Russia? (left to right)

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Black Sea, Baltic Sea, Barents Sea, Kara Sea, Artic Ocean, Caspian Sea

66
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What does CIS stand for?

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Commonwealth of Independent States

67
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How many time zones are there in Russia?

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11

68
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Capital of Russia

A

Moscow (MOW)

69
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Which river passes through Moscow?

A

Moskva River

70
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Currency of Russia

A

Russian Ruble

71
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National carrier of Russia

A

Aeroflot (SU)

72
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What is the name of the railway in Russia?

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Trans-Siberian Railway

73
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A

St. Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow

74
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State History Museum, Red Square, Moscow

75
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Lenin’s tomb, Red Square, Moscow

76
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A

GUM, Red Square, Moscow

77
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Kremlin (the wall & government buildings), Moscow

78
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What is the name of the Russian ballet?

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Bolshoi Ballet / Theatre, Moscow

79
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What is the name of the circus in Moscow?

A

Moscow State Circus

80
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Moscow Metro

81
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Hermitage, St Petersburg

82
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A

Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Petersburg

83
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St. Petersburg was called _________ from 1914 to 1924, then ________ in 1924, then St Petersburg in 1991

A

Petrograd, Leningrad

84
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What is the name of the famous theare in St Petersburg?

A

Mariinsky Theatre

85
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What is the name of the official army choir of Russia?

A

Alexandrov Ensemble (Red Army Choir)

86
Q

Where and when does “White Night” take place?

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St. Petersburg (Summer)

87
Q

When is the Victory Day in Moscow?

A

My birthday!

88
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A

Peterhof Palace, St Petersburg

89
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Who is this?

A

Catherine the Great

90
Q
A

Matroiska Dolls (Russian Nesting dolls)

91
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What are some of the popular Russian souvenirs?

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Nesting dolls, soviet propaganda, Russian hats (Ushanka)

92
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A

Faberge egg (jeweled egg)

93
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Piroshki (fried bread)

94
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Borscht (Beet beef soup), Russian

95
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Beef Stroganoff

96
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Beluga caviar

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